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Thursday, August 15, 2013

notes on totes

Earlier this year I decided that I wouldn't be applying for the Auckland Art and Craft Fair this year. I've decided (although I secretly already knew) that a production line of crafts or crafting just wasn't/isn't for me. I enjoy the process of making, coming up with an idea, seeing if I can do it and of course the actual making. I don't enjoy then making the same thing over and over again. No fun.

To be honest all the things I make take too long to actually make any money from them anyway, if I was to charge out an hourly rate, it would be cents not dollars. So why would I put myself and to be honest my family through all that market build up at such a busy time of year?

I do however love making the connection with my customers, meeting blog readers, but there are other ways of doing that.

I have started to list some of my stock in my Felt shop, I'll list more over the coming months too. Once it's gone, it's gone and I have no plans to make any more. So with that in mind, if you've been after one of my embroidered linen notebooks, now is your chance!

Today I listed a couple of tote bags I made over the Summer. The bleach technique I used to make these totes, I tried to replicate on some more denim and it just didn't work. Reinforcing my belief that the "production line" is not the crafting life for me.

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I love this post! I feel the same way about the 'production line'! At times, I wish I could do it, but I've found it's not for me! I will continue with craft as a hobby and library (well after SAHM) as a 'real job' :)

Wow Louana! That bag is stunning!I totally know what you mean about repeating your work. I think that I'm on an ongoing creative journey. I hate having to repeat things that I've made in the past! Glad you found a way to keep enjoying your sewing- that's the most important thing.

Hi my name is Louana. Thanks for stopping by! I'm a mum who loves to crochet, spin, sew, and bake. I have passion for upcycling and crafting with found objects. I love sharing crafting ideas and I hope you find something here to inspire you!